For generations, retirement was seen as a time to travel—whether it was road trips across the country, cruises with friends, or long-awaited visits to family. But today, more seniors are quietly canceling those plans. The reason? Medical inflation. As healthcare costs climb faster than general inflation, retirees are finding that their discretionary income is being swallowed by premiums, prescriptions, and out-of-pocket expenses. The dream of a relaxing vacation is being replaced by the reality of managing chronic conditions and unpredictable bills.
